Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
The Rolling Pin Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sogno Coffeehouse & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
South Central Station
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kook Hwa Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Unknown Name
Cinema
Westwood Cinemas
Cinema
Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum
Museum
Washington Township Cinemas
Cinema
Thomas Kinkade
Art Gallery
School House Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Bergen County Zoological Park
Zoo
Bergen County Zoological Park
Zoo
Food and Drink (2) F
Andrew's Liquors
Alcohol
A & P Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
David's Bagels
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Italian Touch
Deli
The Dog House Saloon & Grill
Bar
Harold's Deli
Deli
Glaze Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Master Wok
Fast Food
Mr. Cupcakes
Sweets
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dough Life
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Guerilla Fitness CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Goldberg's Bagels
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Centre Commercial E. Leclerc
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Shop-Rite
Grocery Store
Demarest Farms
Grocery Store
Fairway Market
Grocery Store
Harrington Park Market
Butcher
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stew Leonard's
Grocery Store
A Little Cake
Bakery
Whos Gluten Free
Bakery
B & M Meat Market
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Anchor Seafood
Seafood
Paramus Food Center
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Delicious
Bakery
Parks (22) A+
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hegeman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Brookside Park
Park
Gritman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Jake Voorhis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hillsdale Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (4) F
Westwood Cycle
Bicycle
Center Convienence
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Kmart
Department Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Infinity Flowers
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metropolitan Plant & Flower Exchange
Florist
Arthur Zo
Hairdresser
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
World Market
Interior Decoration
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings
Furniture
The Store in Harrington Park
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Happy Nail & Spa
Beauty
The Bicycle
Bicycle
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Barnes & Noble
Books
Unknown Name
Mall
Macy's
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Lady Foot Locker
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.2% take public transportation in Westwood.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B+
Westwood
Transit Station
Emerson
Transit Station
Hillsdale
Transit Station
Woodcliff Lake
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Oradell
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Harrington Park
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Park Ridge
Transit Station
East Ridgewood Ave at Paramus Rd
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at East Ridgewood Avenue
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Avenue at Washington Avenue
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Victoria Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Clauss Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue at Massachusetts Avenue
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at Pershing Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at Pershing Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.2% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Westwood is 153/100 - which is 26% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Westwood crime rates are 1,103 per 100k, which is 32% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
965 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Westwood is $127,847 - which is 73% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$127,847 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westwood Fire House
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Westwood Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley
Hospital
Twp of Washington Fire Department
Fire Station
Washington Twp Volunteer Ambulance Corp
Ambulance Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
ENT and Allergy Associates
Doctor
Passport Health Paramus Travel Clinic
Clinic
Paramus Fire Company 1
Fire Station
Harrington Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
New Bridge Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Police
Park Medical Group
Doctor
A.G. Portfolio, M.D., P.A.
Doctor
Paramus Park Dental
Dentist
Old Tappan Ambulance Corps
Ambulance Station
Old Tappan Fire Department
Fire Station
Old Tappan Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Westwood home prices are $458,300 - which is 45% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$458,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools A+

The Westwood graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (3) A
Brookside Elementary School
Berkeley Elementary
Memorial School
Westwood Regional Middle School
Assumption Early Childhood Center
George G White
Jessie F. George Elementary
Patrick M Villano School
Roberge Elementary School
St John'S Academy
Meadowbrook
Holdrum Middle School
Washington Elementary School
Ann Blanche Smith
Oradell Public School
Autistic
Emotionally Disturbed
Harrington Park School
The Growing Garden Nursery School
East Brook Elementary School
Multiply Handicaped
Life Skills
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Bergen Regional School
Hearing Impaired
High Schools (0) F
Emerson Jr Sr High
Pascack Valley High School
Westwood Junionr/Senior High School
Bergen Catholic High School
Immaculate Heart Academy
Autistic
Emotionally Disturbed
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Multiply Handicaped
Life Skills
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Bergen Regional School
Hearing Impaired
Bergen Co Juvenile Detention Center
Bergen Center For Child Development
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
River Dell Regional High School
Park Ridge High School
New Milford High School
Northern Valley Region Iii
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest
Dumont High School
Applied Technology High School
Ridgewood High School
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ratings A+

Westwood has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A-
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Westwood Area Facts

  • Westwood has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westwood crime rates are 32% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Westwood is 26% higher than the New Jersey average

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Wonderful Westwood NJ 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Growing up in Bergen County, my favorite town is Westwood. Westwood is a charming historical town with a small town feel. Westwood is home to the Westwood Theater and Hackensack University Medical Center. Long before the Paramus Malls were built, downtown Westwood rivaled downtow ...Read More n Hackensack for quality shopping. Westwood is 28 miles from New York City.

Westwood has a long history of being a railroad town. The NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line was originally built in 1870, giving Westwood access to New York City. There is also a direct bus stop in Westwood that goes to Port Authority, NYC. This has made Westwood a desirable suburb for people who commute to New York City.

There are two must visit eateries in Westwood. The Iron Horse is a cozy restaurant that has been in business for 45 years. Locals and visitors love their stuffed cheeseburgers, the house specialty. Conrads Confectionery has been in business since 1928 selling homemade candy and ice cream. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westwood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Hegeman Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Westwood Cinemas
      Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum
      Washington Township Cinemas
      Thomas Kinkade
      School House Museum
      Unknown Name
      Bergen County Zoological Park

      Food & Drink

      Andrew's Liquors
      A & P Liquors
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wendy's
      David's Bagels
      Dunkin'
      Dairy Queen
      The Italian Touch

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westwood? Of all people who commute, 9.2% take public transportation in Westwood.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westwood? The cost of living in Westwood is 153/100 - which is 26% higher than New Jersey.
      Westwood
      153

      53% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westwood? Westwood crime rates are 1,103, which are 32% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,103 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 91

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      176%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westwood? The median income in Westwood is $127,847 which is 73% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $127,847131% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,59383% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      71% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Westwood home prices? Westwood home prices are $458,300 - which is 45% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $458,300148% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,84895% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Westwood have good schools? The Westwood graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westwood a good place to live? Westwood has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      3 total surveys

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